THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE have threatened to sanction Leeds United for denying Sky TV access to Elland Road ahead of tonight's match against Derby County.

The Whites host Championship leaders Derby in tonight's game scheduled to be televised on Sky Sports.

But Leeds owner Massimo Cellino has ordered staff at the club not to allow Sky to set up their equipment.

“Under Football League regulations, clubs are required to provide access to the League’s broadcasting partners for the purpose of setting up and filming any matches that are selected for transmission," a Football League spokesperson said.

“Failure to do so will lead to a club being charged with misconduct with the matter being referred to an independent Football Disciplinary Commission (FDC).

“The FDC has a full range of sanctions at its disposal.”

In a statement, the Football League said: "The League has been made aware that Sky personnel have been unable to access Elland Road today as previously arranged.

"We have contacted Leeds United to remind the club of its obligations to our broadcast partner and to ask them for their observations.

"As yet, we have not received a response from anyone in authority at the club, but are hopeful that the matter can be resolved swiftly once the club does engage."

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